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ASSP PRODUCT SHOWCASE
Safety Professionals to Round Up in Austin for ASSP Safety 2021
For the first time in over a year, safety professionals will have the opportunity to meet, network and learn in person.
BY SYDNY SHEPARD
They always say that together is better, and I think I would have to agree when it comes to safety professionals rounding up for the American Society of Safety Professionals’ Safety 2021 Professional Development Conference & Exposition on Sept. 13 – 15.
The conference, which will be an in-person event for the first time since 2019, will be held in Austin, Texas at the Austin Convention Center, which is just a few steps from stunning outdoor experiences, inspiring cuisine and some great southern Texas culture.
While some are looking forward to getting back into travel mode for the Safety 2021 Conference & Expo, there are some that aren’t quite sure if a trade show is something they want to tackle just yet due to COVID-19. ASSP is taking steps to ensure that all attendees feel comfortable no matter how they decide to take part in the event with a hybrid experience for all. The hybrid event will offer both online and in-person options for those who are interested in attending.
General Sessions for this year’s Safety 2021 Conference & Expo include presentations from Connie Podesta, Hall of Fame Keynote Speaker and author on standout relationships and Michael Bonner, Teacher of the Year and published author on the topic of improving performance through metacognition.
There will also be plenty of concurrent sessions on topics such as fall protection, electrical safety, human error, safety culture, worker wellbeing, environmental compliance, employer drug testing and more.
While the event is in September this year, don’t expect the Texas heat to have died down. Come to Austin prepared for a mix of anything. As a Texas native, I can tell you that you could see heat, you could see a cool breeze, or you might see a combination of both in the same day—so come prepared!
To learn more about ASSP Safety 2021 Professional Development Conference & Exposution, visit safety.assp.org.
Sydny Shepard is the editor of Occupational Health & Safety magazine.
GAS MONITOR
Industrial Scientific introduces
its Ventis Pro5 Multi-Gas Monitor. Whether it’s peer-to-peer alarm sharing, live monitoring with wi-fi, cellular, or satellite connectivity,
the Ventis Pro5 has you covered
no matter where, no matter what. With flexible connectivity, it’s easy to improve safety for workers across your entire site. Learn more at www. indsci.com/ventis-pro. www.ohsonline.com/productinfo
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SAFETY TRAINING
The National Association of Safety Professionals (NASP) provides safety professionals with training and professional certifications. NASP offers more than 100 IACET-accredited professional development courses and certificates in both online and in- classroom formats. NASP was also granted accreditation by the ANSI National Accreditation Board for the Certified Safety Director and Master Safety Professional credentials under the ISO/IEC Standard 17024:2012 General Requirements for Bodies Operating Certification of Persons. www.naspweb.com www.ohsonline.com/productinfo
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PERSONAL DOSIMETER
Designed for ease of use and accuracy, SKC Inc. releases
the SKC NoiseCHEK Personal Dosimeter provides seamless noise measurement and more data and versatility than any Class 2 dosimeter available. Standard 1/1 and 1/3 octave band filters, the largest front-lit display, a bright LED indicator collar, magnetic charging dock, mobile app and more are included in this miniature dosimeter. Be on the look-out for our intrinsically safe model!
Visit our booth or learn more at skcinc.com/noise. www.ohsonline.com/productinfo
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